Workshops | Master Classes | Private Tuition | Conventions | Judging

With over 8 years teaching experience, Kymberlee has taught workshops/master classes across the globe in over 45 different cities (to up to 1200 students at any one time). Kymberlee's broad knowledge of styles and techniques in street, hip-hop and funk styles have also made her one of the most "in demand" judges for competitive events and battles across the UK and Europe. 

Kymberlee is available to teach and judge in the following styles:

Style

Description

Level

 Judging?
Hype Hop Created by Kymberlee Jay, her signature style is a fusion of more aggressive Krump inspired movement with the hype of the New Jack swing style. Taught using contemporary hard hitting hip-hop tracks beginner - advanced  Yes
New Style Hip Hop New Style (also known as New York style) is an evolution of New Jack Swing style and is inspired by hip-hop music released during late 90's and early 00's. Movements are grounded and powerful. Examples of this style can be seen in music videos by artists such as Missy Elliot . beginner - advanced  Yes
L.A Style Hip Hop L.A style is currently the most commercial street dance style. Focusing on musicality and often inspired by lyrical content, L.A style is smooth, sharp and precise. Examples of this style can be seen in music videos by artists such as Justin Timberlake. beginner - advanced  Yes
House

House dance is an electrifying, experimental dance style that began in Chicago in the early 1980's shortly after the introduction of house music. House takes influence from many styles including jazz, tap, african, capoiera & bboying.

beginner - intermediate  Yes
Bboying/Breaking The first and most famous hip-hop dance style originating in the Bronx, New York. Techniques taught during a bboy session include top rocking, battle rocking, floorwork tecs and freezes. Examples of this style can be seen in films such as breakin' (breakdance). Bboying is often taught using old skool hip-hop, funk and breakbeat music. beginner - intermediate  Yes
Popping Originating from the west coast of the US in the early 1970's, This umbrella term covers many different techniques within the dance style. As one of the Funk Styles, popping initially describes the muscle contracting technique that creates a 'hit' effect using isolated body parts but is also used to describe techniques in animation, boogaloo, and tutting. Popping uses controlled movements to create an effective dance style that can be both funky and high energy as well as focused and specific. Popping is now just as strong as it was back in the 70's with contemporary artists such as Micheal Jackson, Usher and Justin Timberlake utilising the popping techniques during their performances. Popping is often taught using electro, hip hop and g-funk music. beginner - advanced  Yes
Locking One of the earliest street dance styles and the first Funk Style, locking is a combination of techniques first pioneered by Don "Campbellock" Campbell. The movements are an evolution of the disco era and are controlled, high energy, funky and often theatrical/comical. Locking is often taught using disco, funk and 70's/80's soul music. beginner - advanced  Yes
New Jack Swing  Sometimes called 'hype' or 'party dance', New Jack Swing came into play during the release of popular R&B music during the late 80's through to the late 90's. The style is simple to learn (in order to encourage as many people to participate as possible) and hugely energetic with up tempo music. Examples of this style can be seen in music videos from artists including Bel Biv Devoe, MC Hammer and New Edition/Bobby Brown.  beginner - advanced  Yes
Krump The most recent addition to the streetdance genre, Krump is a solo style created in South Central Los Angeles by young people needing a positive outlet for a negative emotion. The movement style is dark, aggressive and high impact. Often the style is misunderstood and it is assumed that there is little or no technique behind Krump. In actual fact, there are a number of techniques within Krump which enables the style to be passed allowing style innovation and evolution. Krump is an emotional style, facilitating stress release and promoting positive utilisation of aggression. Examples of Krump on the commercial scene can be seen in music videos by artists such as Chris Brown and Missy Elliot. Krump is often taught using dark and evocative hip hop music, much of which is not currently available commercially. beginner - advanced  Yes

  • Workshops and class sessions will always include a technique section as well as a choreographed routine (in order to utilise technique) for beginners and intermediates.
  • Advanced workshops and classes are 'routine-only' and often use style jargon to enhance the difficulty as necessary.
  • Minimum time needed for classes is 1 hour (60 minutes)

For more information, costs and to book Kymberlee for a workshop, master class or to judge an event email info@kymberleejay.com or call +44(0)207 760 7553